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Artificial Island Project Halted For Now

August 8, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – Governor Markell commended the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM) board on Friday, for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review. He said that …

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Courts / Statewide

Delaware Supreme Court Strikes Down Death Penalty

August 2, 2016January 19, 2018 - by First State Update News Room

In a 3-2 decision, the Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that Delaware’s death penalty is unconstitutional. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE BENJAMIN RAUF, § § No. 39, 2016 …

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Government / Life / Statewide

Markell’s Last Visit To Fair As Governor

August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

This week, for the final time as Governor I had the opportunity to attend our Delaware State Fair which for nearly a century has celebrated our vibrant agriculture community. It’s …

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Food and Drink / Life / Statewide

Delaware Community Garden Projects Awarded Grants

July 26, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

WILMINGTON — Eleven Delaware urban farm and community garden projects are receiving support to grow and thrive through a new initiative designed to strengthen communities and improve nutrition, Governor Jack …

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Delaware State Parks Rolls Out Poké Park Adventure

July 21, 2016July 21, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

DOVER – Riding the wave of the popularity of the summer’s hottest craze, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation today launched “Poké Park Adventure,” a contest for kids of all …

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Life / Statewide

18 Special Events During August 2016

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 18 special events during August 2016 (DOVER, Del.—July 19, 2016)—The five museums of the state of Delaware will be sponsoring 18 …

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Statewide

Brian Rice: Highest-Ranking Officer Cleared In Freddie Gray Death

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Some see today’s verdict as proof that there was a rush to judgement when State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby filed charges against six officers in wake of the Baltimore riots. After days …

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Life / Statewide

Summer Fun At Fort Delaware

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia. Visitors take a …

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Crime / Statewide

Murder Conviction Leads to Life in Prison

July 16, 2016July 18, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

A 23-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 17 years, for a 2012 murder in the Southbridge section of Wilmington. In May 2012, Reuel Ray …

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Food and Drink / Statewide

Beat the Heat On National Ice Cream Day | Sunday July, 17

July 15, 2016July 18, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

July is National Ice Cream Month In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice …

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